Written by Miriam Kupfer
21:04 February 16, 2024, Updated 21:14 February 16, 2024
The Duke of Sussex spoke to Good Morning America reporter Will Reeve about King Charles’ shock-gun sentence, living with his family in California, and his thoughts on becoming an American citizen.
Prince Harry spoke exclusively to Lieb from the ski resort of Whistler, Canada, where he and wife Meghan Markle celebrated the Invictus Games One Year to Go event, where Prince Harry raced on a skeleton bobsled rack. Enjoyed a thrilling ride around the.
These are all revelations from Prince Harry’s conversation with ABC’s Good Morning America today.
Harry’s outlook on the king’s health is “between me and him”
Prince Harry said he “jumped on a plane” to visit the king “as soon as possible” after telling him about his shock cancer diagnosis over the phone. Asked by GMA presenter Will Reeve how the trip to the Duke’s meeting was “emotionally”, Prince Harry replied: “Well, look, I love my family.” .
“I’m grateful that I was able to get on a plane and go see him and spend every moment with him.”
Reese then asked for his outlook on Prince Harry’s health, to which the Duke of Sussex replied: “That’s between me and him.”
Royal family reunion planned
The Duke of Sussex also said he was “grateful” to have met his father Charles III in person and hoped the diagnosis would have a “unifying effect” on the royal family.
Reeve, the son of the late Superman actor Christopher Reeve, who became paralyzed in 1995, said: “I’ve had times in my own life where certain illnesses in my family have cheered them up, brought them together in some way.” “I learned that it has a positive effect on people,” he said. Is it possible in this case? ”
Harry replied, “That’s right.” Yes, certainly. Through all of these families, I see, again, the family bond growing stronger every day.
“I think families come together no matter what illness or disease they are in. I’ve seen it so many times that it makes me really happy.”
Harry will be returning to England soon.
When asked how he dealt with the fact that there was so much going on with his family and where he came from, Prince Harry replied: “Like all of us, I have a family of my own. Isn’t it?” he answered. My family and life in California remains as it is.
“I’m planning another trip through and back to the UK. I’ll stop in and see family whenever I can.”
His children have an “incredible sense of humor”
Harry joked that he was a father, saying, “It’s classified so I can’t tell you.” That’s top secret. ”
She added: “The children are doing very well. Like all children, they are growing up very quickly.
“They both have incredible senses of humor and, like most children, they make us laugh and keep us grounded every day. I’m so grateful to have gotten to know you.”
Harry considered obtaining American citizenship
Harry said living in the United States was “amazing. I love every day of it.” Asked, “Do you feel American?” the duke replied, “Do I feel American?” No, I don’t know how I feel. ”
But when asked whether he would consider becoming a US citizen, Prince Harry added: “I have thought about it, yes.”
When asked what would stop it, the Duke replied: “I don’t know.” I’m standing here next to this with these people. American citizenship has crossed my mind, but it’s not a priority for me at the moment. ”
Harry said he had “always lived a life of service”.
When asked where his desire to be so involved in helping others comes from, Harry said, “I’ve always lived a life of service. There is no version of coming here and observing them and not involving yourself.
“Seeing the smiles on their faces and hearing the story at the end and the excitement and just happiness, that’s what this is all about.
“This is what it’s all about, and as long as it’s safe, we will continue to facilitate these types of opportunities for them.”
Duke says ‘everything’ is keeping him busy
Reeve asked him. “Aside from Invictus, what keeps you busy when you’re away from home?”
Harry replied, “Everything.” Everything inside the house, everything outside the house. The mission continues. All elements of the work continue.
“Before you know it, next February, at this time every year, we’ll be doing something like this again here.Please come and visit us.
“And all of Whistler and hopefully all of Canada will be rooting for their epic game.”